For a sense of scale there are 3 hikers below the Old Man of Storr. This is an older image as the pine forest by the A855 is still there.

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This is the view from the summit of Sgurr na Stri, possibly one of the best views in Scotland. The view is over Loch Scavaig to the Black Cuillins and Loch Coruisk. The walk in from the Sligachan hotel was long, but with a view like this once on the summit, it was well worth it.

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This view of the Trotternish Ridge is toward Bioda Buidhe and Cleat and between them in the distance is Beinn Edra. Below Bioda Buidhe the Staffin-Uig road can be seen as it meanders up the ridge.

Upon arriving on location to wait for sunrise I was pleased to discover I was alone with “the tree”. A primary reason may have been that I was setting up shortly after 4:30. As the sun began to rise and light the hills and sky, I rotated the camera for a vertical composition as it was apparent that was where the color would be. I hope you enjoyed the resulting image.

Update (01.06.2016) . . . Image published in the May 2016 issue of The Scots Magazine.

Tags:   Quiraing Cleat Beinn Edra Bioda Buidhe Staffin-Uig sunrise clouds colorful Trotternish Skye distressed tree stupid o'clock

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This is a view from the Quiraing of the Trotternish ridge, visible is Cnòc a Mhèrlich, Cleat and Bioda Buidhe while Beinn Edra is hidden in the clouds.

This was a very enjoyable morning at the Quiraing as the view was in a constant state of flux. The low clouds were moving over the ridge hiding then revealing various portions of the ridge while at the same time the light was also shifting.

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This is a view from the Quiraing of the Trotternish ridge, visible is Cnòc a Mhèrlich, Cleat and Bioda Buidhe with a bit of cloud cover. For a sense of scale there are 7 sheep between Loch Cleat and Loch Leum na Luirginn

This was a very enjoyable morning at the Quiraing as the view was in a constant state of flux. The low clouds were moving over the ridge hiding then revealing various portions of the ridge while at the same time the light was also shifting.

Once I get the composition and capture how I want it, I am usually ready to move to the next location. This morning I was fixated on the changing light and mood and remained here for most of the early morning.

In this image the light is only on the clouds behind Bioda Buidhe and at the base of Dun Dubh. On the far right of the image is the Staffin-Uig road.

Tags:   Quiraing Trotternish Cnòc a Mhèrlich Cleat Bioda Buidhe sunrise clouds shifting light water loch mysterious Skye Scotland Nikon D7000 Gitzo colorful moody Loch Cleat Loch Leum na Luirginn sheep Staffin-Uig

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